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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,464 and 9,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,464 and 9,720 is: 12,657.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464 : 9,720 = 9,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464/9,720 = 9,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464x = 9,720 × 9,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464x = 94,478,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,478,400/7,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,657.88

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